UNGA 80th Anniversary: Global Leaders Navigate Uncertainty of Trump Second Term
The UNGA marked its 80th anniversary in London on Jan 17, 2026. Secretary-General António Guterres warns of global uncertainty during Trump's second term.
Can the United Nations survive another four years of 'America First'? This question loomed large as the UNGA celebrated its 80th birthday in London on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
UNGA 80th Anniversary and the Shadow of Trump Second Term
The mood wasn't exactly festive. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres addressed a room filled with global dignitaries, highlighting the profound uncertainty surrounding international cooperation during President Trump's second term. According to Reuters, Guterres emphasized that the world is at a 'breaking point' where the collective resolve to solve global crises is being tested by resurgent nationalism.
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Policymakers at the event expressed concern that the United States might once again withdraw from key environmental and security pacts. While proponents of the Trump administration argue that the U.N. is an outdated bureaucracy in need of radical downsizing, European and Asian allies fear that a diminished American presence will leave a power vacuum that rival nations are eager to fill.
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